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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
2
A Des Moines Illinois reader named J Blyler of 1505 Ohio street credits Peruna with curing long standing bladder troubles. He reports no attacks for four to five years after using the remedy and urges others to consider it.
C P Jackson posted a 39 to lead a local golf match, two under Bogie, the season’s best score. Roach’s team won 10 to 2 as Jackson led with 4 points while Reeder and Jayne trailed. Roach extends the series lead to 54 points.
Catarrh can affect kidneys causing poisons to build up and convulsions. Peruna claims to relieve congestion and restore normal kidney and heart function. Testimonials praise its curative qualities and urge readers to seek Hartman Sanitarium advice.
Survivors of the 1861 Wilson's Creek battle gathered at Rail Way Park for a picnic supper hosted by the Col. Hare Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Seven of the original First Iowa Infantry Companies A and C joined the event, recalling foraging days and battlefield memories. General Lyon’s orders about bread distribution were retold as a dine-and-reminisce night. An October 3 reunion banquet is planned by Mrs. Cummins and the circle.
The Rock Island line sets a 6.65 round trip from Muscatine to St Paul for the G A R encampment in Minneapolis with Aug 11 12 and 15 sale dates and Aug 31 return, 50 cent extension to Sept 30, trains depart Muscatine 9 25 p m and 6 25 a m with connections to Wilton and Minneapolis.
Michael T. Kennedy of Davenport Iowa has been chosen by a referendum vote of the second district Socialist Party as the nominee for congress. He plans to organize for the state body through the first district and tour the second. Muscatine socialists meet Fridays at Leverich College rooms to plan campaign efforts and rental space. A county convention date and location will be set next Friday evening as the group grows from about 50 members.
R. W. Leverich, president of the Old Settlers association, said no fixed date yet but the meeting will likely occur in the second week of September. He noted they are seeking a suitable speaker for the occasion.
Mrs. F. A. Hines sues F. X. Schaefer for wages in Fruitland before Justice Hopson. The case, heard yesterday afternoon, ends with a verdict in favor of Hines for $3.90.
Miss Josephine Eske of Chicago will perform a soprano solo "O Lord Be Merciful" at Sunday morning services. A pupil of Mrs. Mable Nagel Sharp Herdien of the Chicago Musical College, she is visiting L. E. Clark on East Eighth Street and agreed to sing for the Baptist congregation.
The county clerk acts as administratrix of the estate of Thomas Fischer, deceased, issuing formal authority to manage legal and financial affairs and settle debts and distributions.
W E Reed sold his house and lots to Anna Rathbon and his blacksmithing shop outfit to A F Reed of Wapello who plans to move here. A tornado-like windstorm struck Grandview causing tree damage and property impact before a rain, while several residents traveled to Chicago and others visited nearby towns. Mrs Ella Stonebarger’s remains were moved for burial in Grandview with services led by Rev Longnecker.
Advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Promotes additional Hall's Family Pills for constipation and directs readers to send for a circular.
Ella M. Bird and husband transfer 5 acres in section 11 township 76 2 west to Paul Rapp for 1350 dollars. Rapp then transfers to Ella M Bird at 24 block 16 Park Place addition for 1000 dollars.
Des Moines Iowa August 11 Never in Iowa history has corn reached such height stalks measure 12 to 15 feet and the stand is excellent yield expected to surpass prior records. Oats offer potential profit to farmers with Wells predicting 17 000 000 bushels and Sage estimating 30 to 35 bushels per acre with higher quality oats ahead.
Special annual rate offers a Peoria round trip to Niagara Falls for $8.50 with a twelve day return limit including sale date. Stopovers permitted on return at West field for a Chautauqua Lake side trip. Tickets honored on C. B. line steamers between Cleveland and Buffalo. Side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal possible. Fast first class coaches standard sleepers tour ist sleepers depart 12 09 noon through without change. Inquiries to Big Four agent or H R Daly T P A Peoria Ill.
County Auditor A S Lawrence reports many townships in Annest County have not certified their current year tax levies. By law all townships must certify by the third Monday in July, a change from March that likely caused the oversight.
The last will of W. Warris, deceased, was filed with the county clerk, opened and read publicly, and a hearing set. C. Brooke filed bond and qualified as administrator of the estate. Rachael Fischer also filed her bond.
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